Paris Bridge Collapses Under the Weight of Symbolic ‘Love Locks’

Paris’ Pont de Arts bridge, famously lined with “love locks” placed by couples to symbolize their everlasting commitment, partially collapsed last night. A two-meter section of the railing buckled under the tremendous weight. Metal is heavy, but feelings are heavier.

This incident lends credence to the arguments of locals who consider the locks a safety hazard, many of whom hope to ban them altogether. But what about the couples whose locks could be removed? (Sorry. You’re legally required to break up now.)